Chris Gruetzemacher
Chris Gruetzemacher was born in Page, Arizona, United States on June 16th, 1986 and is the American Mixed Martial Artist. At the age of 37, Chris Gruetzemacher biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
At 37 years old, Chris Gruetzemacher has this physical status:
Gruetzemacher started his professional debut in 2008 and fought most of his fights in Arizona, United States. He was the former fighter for Strikeforce and World Series of Fighting (WSOF). He amassed a record of 12–1 with 11 winning streak where he won back to back wins over UFC veterans Roli Delgado (who was 9 inches taller than Gruetzemacher) and John Gunderson prior signed by UFC.
Gruetzemacher took 21 months hiatus from his torn ACL injury before he stepped back to cage where he was selected as one of the contestants for UFC The Ultimate fighter 22.
Gruetzemacher was selected to be one of the contestants for the UFC TV MMA competition series The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber, (The Ultimate Fighter 22), fighters from Europe coached under Conor McGregor vs fighters from United States coached under Urijah Faber. Gruetzemacher was coached under team Urijah Faber.
He faced Austin Springer on the Elimination fight and won the fight via TKO on round two. On the Opening Round he was up against Sascha Sharma and won the fight via unanimous decision. He moved on to the Quarterfinals and faced Artem Lobov and suffered a defeat via TKO.
In The Ultimate Fighter 22 episode 7 Gruetzemacher had a verbal confrontation after a heavy drinking session, betting shots on the billiard games, in the house between Gruetzemacher and Julian Erosa where Erosa commented Gruetzemacher's fights were the most boring in the house. The confrontation escalated and got more heated where Erosa challenged Gruetzemacher to act on his aggregation. Gruetzemacher splashes beer and water in Erosa's face. The confrontation eventually scaled down after some posturing and yelling and cooler heads prevailed with no physical fight was committed.
Gruetzemacher made his promotional debut on December 11, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale in Las Vegas, United States, against Abner Lloveras. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
He next faced Chas Skelly at UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie on February 4, 2017. He lost the fight via submission on round two.
Gruetzemacher was expected to face Martin Bravo on August 5, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno. He was pulled from the fight and replaced by Humberto Bandenay.
Gruetzemacher faced Davi Ramos on December 9, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 123. He lost the fight via submission in the third round.
Gruetzemacher faced Joe Lauzon on April 7, 2018 at UFC 223. He won the fight after Lauzon's corner stopped the fight after the second round. This win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.
Gruetzemacher was expected to face Beneil Dariush on November 10, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 139. However, on October 18, 2018, it was reported that Gruetzemacher withdrew from the event and was replaced by newcomer Thiago Moises.
Gruetzemacher was expected to face Jesus Pinedo on March 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 148. However, on March 13, 2019, it was reported that Gruetzemacher was pulled from the bout due to injury and was replaced by John Makdessi.
Gruetzemacher faced Alexander Hernandez on October 31, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 181. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Gruetzemacher faced Rafa García on July 31, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 28. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Gruetzemacher faced Claudio Puelles on December 4, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 31. He lost the fight via a kneebar in round three.